SKI CLOUDCROFT



SKI AREAS NEW-MEXICO

SKI CLOUDCROFT


May 7, 2024

Red Flag Warning
Until 2024-05-08T07:00:00-06:00 National Weather Service
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON WEDNESDAY... A persistent trough over the Central Rockies will maintain dry west flow across the U.S. Southwest again on Wednesday and allowed continued breezy conditions area wide. Gusty winds will redevelop during the afternoon hours combining with very low relative humidity to create critical fire danger conditions. Recent lack of precipitation has progressed fuel dryness to a point where wildfire starts will be possible and spread aided by weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 9 PM Wednesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 6 Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 53. windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
Snowpack Percent Normal 0%
Max Recorded Snowpack 200"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 0"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)
Data sourced from Sierra Blanca

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast




5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.



Hourly Forecast

Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent
Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.



Ski Area Summary

Ski Cloudcroft


Ski Cloudcroft ski resort, located in the mountains of southern New Mexico, offers a unique skiing experience with its high elevation and rare snowfall. The resort features a variety of intermediate and advanced trails, including the challenging Black Jack run. Beginner skiers can enjoy the easier trails near the base area. A lesser-known fact about Ski Cloudcroft is that it was the first ski area in New Mexico to have a chairlift, installed in 1940. For après ski, visitors can head to Mad Jack's Mountaintop Bar & Grill for food, drinks, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.


Terrain Overview

The Ski Cloudcroft ski resort is located in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a variety of slopes and terrain, with runs for all skill levels. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the ski resort include:

1. Sacramento Mountains: The ski resort is located in the Sacramento Mountains, a subrange of the larger Rocky Mountains. These mountains offer beautiful scenery and a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

2. Ski Runs: The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, providing options for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The runs vary in length and difficulty, with some offering steep pitches and challenging terrain.

3. Elevation: The ski resort's base elevation is around 8,500 feet, with the summit reaching over 9,000 feet. This elevation provides great snow conditions and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

4. Terrain Parks: Ski Cloudcroft also offers terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, with jumps, rails, and other features for riders to show off their skills.

Overall, Ski Cloudcroft offers a unique and scenic mountain experience for winter sports enthusiasts in New Mexico.

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